JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES ANNOUNCES THREE ATHENA AWARD FINALISTS
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(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Of the 11 finalists named for the upcoming Athena Awards, to be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches on September 25, three are members of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, an all-women’s volunteer organization celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
Sarah Cohen, JLPB Board Member and Palm Beach Gardens resident, has been nominated as an Athena Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist. Melissa McKinlay, Wellington resident, JLPB member and Palm Beach County Commissioner; and Roberta “Robi” Jurney, Palm Beach resident, Quantum House CEO and former JLPB President are up for the Athena Leadership honors.
“We are so proud of our Junior League of the Palm Beach members that are Athena finalists,” said Julie Rudolph, JLPB President. “Athena Award nominees are established leaders and mentors who assist women in reaching their full potential. They demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession; and they provide valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community. These three women embody those qualities and the ideals of Junior Leagues as well!”
Since 1941, JLPB has been an integral part of the community. It is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which is comprised of 291 Junior Leagues across the United States and in four countries. JLPB has nearly 700 members that dedicate more than 3,000 hours every year supporting more than 20 nonprofit partners including the Vita Nova, Quantum House, The Palm Beach County Food Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Bridges at Riviera Beach, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and Loggerhead Marinelife Center, among others.
“The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is always looking for women who have a passion for improving their community,” said Rudolph. “Our members include community leaders, executives, mothers, professionals and volunteers from diverse backgrounds all dedicated to making a difference in Palm Beach County and promoting voluntarism.”
For more information on how the Junior League of the Palm Beaches is making an impact in the local community, please visit jlpb.org or call 561-689-7590.